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This is a large antique country house coal bin. An English, copper fireside fuel keeper, dating to the early Victorian …
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This is a large antique country house coal bin. An English, copper fireside fuel keeper, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850's.
Appealing proportion, with generous storage to attend to the needs of the larger fire.
Displays a desirable aged patina and in original order.
Lightly polished, hand-rolled copper presents warm amber hues.
Minimally tarnished, with a naturally aged interior and circular base.
Finished with a stout rolled handle and shaped handle to rear.
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- Dimensions
- 11ʺW × 11ʺD × 18ʺH
- Styles
- Victorian
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Copper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- The item appears to have been modified to be a lamp at one point in its life. There are 2 … moreThe item appears to have been modified to be a lamp at one point in its life. There are 2 small drill holes on the bottom, as seen in the photos. No other evidence that this was a lamp is noticeable. less